Zechariah 8:8

And I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in righteousness.

Cross-references

Zechariah 13:9 directly repeats the covenant formula 'They are my people, the LORD is our God' — a clear parallel within the same book.

Zechariah 14:11 describes the ultimate safe inhabitation of Jerusalem, fulfilling the promise of secure dwelling made here.

Ezekiel 37:25 promises permanent dwelling in the land for Israel, mirroring Zechariah 8:8's promise of bringing them to dwell in Jerusalem.

Revelation 21:7 personalizes the covenant: victors inherit and become God's children.

Revelation 21:3 fulfills the covenant in the new creation: God dwells with His people forever.

2 Corinthians 6:16-18 directly quotes the covenant formula, applying it to believers as God's temple.

Zephaniah 3:14-20 celebrates God's presence and gathering of His people — echoing the restoration and covenant relationship promised here.

Obadiah 1:17-21 depicts deliverance on Mount Zion and possession of the land — complementing the restoration and covenant promise here.

Amos 9:15 Parallel

Amos 9:15 promises Israel will be planted in their land never again uprooted — reinforcing the permanent restoration and covenant relationship here.

Amos 9:14 Related theme

Amos 9:15 promises God will plant them permanently in their land, never to be uprooted, aligning with Zechariah 8:8's secure dwelling in Jerusalem.

Joel 3:20 Parallel

Joel 3:20 declares that Judah and Jerusalem will be inhabited forever, directly reinforcing Zechariah 8:8's promise of dwelling in Jerusalem.

Hosea 2:19-23 portrays the restored betrothal and reversal of judgment, using the same 'my people' language.

Ezekiel 37:27 adds God's dwelling among them, reinforcing the covenant relationship with His presence.

Leviticus 26:12 is the original covenant promise 'I will be your God, you will be my people' which this verse explicitly echoes in the restoration context.

Ezekiel 36:28 echoes the same covenant promise of dwelling in the land as God's people.

Ezekiel 11:20 repeats the covenant formula exactly: 'They will be my people, and I will be their God.'

Jeremiah 32:38 says 'They will be my people, I will be their God' — identical covenant language reinforcing the restoration theme.

Jeremiah 31:33 contains the new covenant promise 'I will be their God, they shall be my people' — a deeper covenant renewal echoed here.

Jeremiah 31:1 promises 'I will be God of all families of Israel, they shall be my people' — a parallel covenant restoration promise.

Jeremiah 30:22 states the covenant formula 'You shall be my people, I will be your God' — directly reinforcing the restored relationship promised here.

Jeremiah 23:8 echoes the same promise: God will bring His people from all countries to dwell in their own land, exactly as in Zechariah 8:8.

Jeremiah 24:7 promises the same covenant relationship with a new heart, linking restoration to heartfelt return — deepening the spiritual dimension here.

Jeremiah 11:4 quotes the classic Exodus covenant formula 'you shall be my people, I will be your God' — the same promise renewed here.

Hebrews 8:10 quotes the new covenant promise 'I will be their God, they shall be my people' from Jeremiah, echoing the same covenant formula used here.

Jeremiah 3:18 promises the reunion of Israel and Judah returning from the north, complementing Zechariah's promise of bringing them to Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 3:17 depicts Jerusalem as the LORD's throne where all nations gather, echoing the ingathering to Jerusalem in Zechariah 8:8.

Jeremiah 32:41 Related theme

Jeremiah 32:41 emphasizes God's joy in planting them in the land with faithfulness, aligning with Zechariah 8:8's promise of dwelling in Jerusalem.